Today's offering showcases this classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust encased in gold and stainless steel. Featuring clean lines and a sharp look, this watch embodies Rolex's timeless class. To us, when it comes to elegance and refinement, the Rolex "pie-pan" dial models from the late 50's through the '60's and '70's were front-runners of the period.

As precise as it is classic, the watch is powered by a mechanism that powered many early models of the Submariner, Explorer, and GMT models. A superior mechanism, it offers a level of engineering and craftsmanship that is exceptional.

Here is a little more about it:

• Pleasing original condition
• Original and untouched champagne "pie-pan" concave dial in mint condition
• Fluted gold bezel
• Caliber 1570 (1575) movement

Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Rolex gaskets, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $545 value).

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Reference 1601, Oyster Perpetual Datejust
• Serial number: 2,944,369
• Year made: c. 1972
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Date
• Designed for: Men
• Case condition: Better than excellent with light remnants of wear underneath the lugs from a bracelet
• Dimensions: 36mm diameter, 12mm thick
• Dial: Champagne with applied gold faceted baton indexes, luminous hour dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date, original, mint condition
• Hands: Gold luminous baton, original with light patina
• Movement type: Caliber 1570/1575, automatic, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, mono metallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring
• Jewels: 26 rubies
• Band: Leather, remborde, brand new and unworn. Please inquire if you would like a different strap installed.
• Width between lugs: 20mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, 'cyclops' date magnification, mint condition
• Serviced: Serviced: Yes, fully serviced by our Master Watchmaker. All waterproofing gaskets replaced with new Rolex seals.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system, running extremely accurately
• Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide